Shows
Hey Black Child: The PodcastThe First: Colin Luther PowellAvery and Jackson learn about Four Star General Colin Luther Powell.2021-10-2706 minHey Black Child: The PodcastLift Every VoiceDo you know the history behind Lift Every Voice and Sing? Well, Avery and Jackson share a little knowledge about the Black National Anthem. Special Guest: Tamar Chapman 2021-08-0408 minHey Black Child: The Podcast2021 Olympics!Avery and Jackson talk about the history of Black Olympians. 2021-07-2107 minHey Black Child: The PodcastWhen I Grow Up: A Conversation with a PrincipalAvery and Jackson learn about being a Principal! Listen to our conversation with Principal Kieli Ferguson from 9th District Elementry School in Covington, Ky! 2021-07-1408 minHey Black Child: The PodcastOne Year!Avery and Jackson celebrate one year of the podcast! Join us for a walk down memory lane! 2021-06-3007 minHey Black Child: The PodcastFinding Your Light: Mental HealthAvery and Jackson learn a little more about mental health! Special guests: Dr. C. Brooks and her daughter Gabby! 2021-06-0218 minHey Black Child: The PodcastBlack BroadwayAvery and Jackson explore the history of Black Americans on Broadway. 2021-05-1912 minHey Black Child: The PodcastColor Me CowboysAvery and Jackson share information about Black cowboys who braved the west in search of freedom! 2021-05-1207 minHey Black Child: The PodcastTravel: The Green BookAvery and Jackson learn about The Green Book that was used to help Black Americans travel safely. Check out some fun travel resources on our website. 2021-03-2410 minHey Black Child: The PodcastAffirmationsDo you have daily affirmation rituals in your house? We do! Join Avery and Jackson as they share our family affirmations.2021-03-1005 minHey Black Child: The PodcastTo Moon and BackAvery and Jackson explore Black first in outer space. Check out our website for additional resources. Special Guest: Chris Jelks | Aerospace Engineer 2021-02-2411 minHey Black Child: The PodcastLittle Leaders: Ella FitzgeraldJoin Avery for a quick biography on Ella Fitzgerald. 2021-02-1003 minHey Black Child: The PodcastBlack History YearBlack History Year!! Avery and Jackson share the history of Black History Month and the man who created it, Dr. Carter G. Woodson.2021-02-0308 minHey Black Child: The PodcastI'm Speaking: Celebrating VP Harris and The History of Blacks and their Quest for the White HouseAvery and Jackson share the history of the presidential inauguration and talk about Black people that have made a run for the White House!Inauguration Episode Resources Episode Sponsor: Prominent PositioningAre you tired of wondering why everyone else seems to be reaching their goals, while you consistently fail? Why do they seem to hold a royal flush while you fold every hand? Are they more fortunate, have more charisma, lucky?Brian Corey has the answer:THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THOSE WHO FAIL AND THOSE WHO SUCCEED IS THEIR FOCUS O...2021-01-2006 minHey Black Child: The PodcastTake Me Out To the BallgameJoin Avery and Jackson as they learn about the early history of the Negro Leagues.With Special Guest: Josh Harrison Additional Resources 2021-01-1310 minHey Black Child: The PodcastBigger than Sports!Avery and Jackson talk sports and the athletes that raised a fist, took a knee, broke barriers, and spoke out. Special Guest Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Wineberg Last episode of season two!2020-12-0207 minHey Black Child: The PodcastThe Truth About Thanksgiving!Just because some history is hard to hear, that does not mean we don't listen. Just because we were not there does not mean that we are not accountable. Avery and Jackson learn a little more about the history of Thanksgiving. 2020-11-2507 minHey Black Child: The PodcastThe Arts!Avery and Jackson teamed up with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Phi Psi Omega Chapter to talk about the arts (Music, Dance, Visual) and expose our listeners to people that have paved the way for many of the things we love today. Episode Sponsor: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated | Phi Psi Omega Chapter Episode Guests: Tracy Turney-Smith | Phi Psi Omega Chapter, President Brandon Hawkins | Soul Palette, LLC 2020-11-1810 minHey Black Child: The PodcastWho Runs the WorldAvery and Jackson invite some guest to talk about Black women that have changed the game! Starting with Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris!2020-11-1110 minHey Black Child: The PodcastSacred GroundCemeteries are where giants sleep! Avery and Jackson learned about segregated cemeteries in the United States and the history of one right in their backyard. Special Guest: United States Senator Sherrod Brown2020-10-2809 minHey Black Child: The PodcastBanking While BlackAvery and Jackson recently started getting an allowance so it was also important for them to learn about banking. This conversation led them to explore Black-Owned banks and the history of #BankingWhileBlack. 2020-10-1408 minHey Black Child: The PodcastThe Color of MedicineAvery and Jackson learn about 5 Black medical rockstars who opened doors, innovated, and persisted! Special Guest Dr. Nasrien Ibrahim--A board-certified cardiologist in the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Section within the Division of Cardiology at the Massachusetts General Hospital.Twitter and Instagram @DrNasrien2020-10-0711 minHey Black Child: The PodcastThe Divine 9: Making History for over 100 YearsAvery and Jackson share the rich history of the Divine 9 which are Greek Lettered organizations that emerged on the heels of slavery and during the civil rights movement in America. Learn more about each organization by visiting their websites--Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Founded 1906, Cornell UniversityAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Founded 1908, Howard UniversityKappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Founded 1911, Indiana UniversityOmega Psi Phi Fraternity, Founded 1911, Howard UniversityDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Founded 1913, Howard UniversityPhi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Founded 1914, Howard UniversityZeta Phi Beta Sorority, Founded 1920, Howard UniversitySigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Founded 1922, Butler UniversityIota Phi Theta Fraternity, Founded 1963, Morgan State UniversityS...2020-09-3012 minHey Black Child: The PodcastThe Power of LanguageJoin Avery and Jackson as they work through words that have been hearing all summer. Race, Ethnicity, and Microaggressions. Special Guest: Christina Brown Additional Resources 2020-09-2312 minHey Black Child: The PodcastMy Dad is an Engineer!Avery and Jackson will talk about engineering and some of the contributions Black people have worked on! With a special guest!Source-https://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/famous-black-engineers.htm2020-08-2607 minHey Black Child: The PodcastHBCU PrideAvery & Jackson are still young but its not too early for them to start learning about HBCU's as an option for their education.2020-08-2008 minHey Black Child: The PodcastThank You For Your Service!Avery and Jackson are learning about the military and how they protect and serve. This episode will discuss some of the historic troops that fought for America even during extreme racism and prejudice. 2020-08-0507 minHey Black Child: The PodcastSuperheroes!From Bumble Bee to Black Panther, come learn a little comic book history with Avery and Jackson. We also have a new jingle! Episode Sponsor: Always Believe in Yourself2020-07-2307 minHey Black Child: The PodcastWhy We March!Avery and Jackson are seeing protest on the news and have a lot of questions! They will talk about the history of protest and share why we march!Episode Sponsor: Author Elyse Sayers--Always Believe in Yourself 2020-07-1506 minHey Black Child: The PodcastPoetry Floetry (Pilot Episode)Avery and Jackson will talk about poetry and share a few pieces from Black poets, too. They will discuss how the podcast got it's name from the famous poem by Dr. Useni Perkins. Episode Resources During our show we give credit for the Hey Black Child poem to Countee Cullen, but we later found out that the real author is Dr. Useni E. Perkins. He often does not get the credit that he deserves for writing such a powerful poem. 2020-07-0106 min